Tuesday, June 11 Community 2018 Grad Pizza Party Simon Benson House 11 a.m. Free, all ages Some people are graduating and that means we can all eat free pizza. The…
Separating art from artist
With actors, entertainers, musicians and other artists under scrutiny for misconduct, addressing the age-old question—should we separate the art from the artist—has become increasingly relevant. From sexual assault to inappropriate…
Art & Fashion at MK
Portland State students from Alison Heryer’s textile construction course held the group show “Fabric & Form” at the MK Gallery in PSU’s Art Building on April 18. The two-hour reception…
#screwedbypsu
Fine arts and graphic design students are tired of being overlooked. After construction began on the $60 million overhaul to Portland State’s Neuberger Hall, students in the School of Art…
Cartoonist Joe Sacco discusses journalism and Palestine at PSU
Joe Sacco joined Portland State’s University Honors College on Feb. 28 for a Q&A about his rather unconventional approach to journalism. Sacco is a cartoonist and journalist, two things that…
Off-Campus Calendar: Feb. 20-26
Monday, Feb. 26 Comedy Stand Up to Feed the People 6:30 p.m. Curious Comedy Theater $5–10, all ages Revolution Comedy is a monthly comedy fundraiser hosted by the hilarious Andie…
Understanding Contemporary Art: Did I Miss the Point?
How do you feel when an artwork in such a formal space doesn’t make sense to you? A piece might have a hollow taste to it, or maybe its radical…
‘Using the vehicle of comedy and visual poetry to explore race’
My thoughts and feelings about Artist Repertory Theater’s opening performance of An Octoroon would perhaps be best described through interpretative dance, or maybe a painting in the style of Jackson…
Off campus events calendar: April 11–17
Featured Event MUSIC 11th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night Saturday, April 15, 7 p.m. Alberta Rose Theatre $15, all ages Over a dozen musicians across genres pay homage to Lady…
The three S’s of Sun Bakery: Swords, space, and skateboarding
Corey Lewis’ new comic book anthology magazine “Sun Bakery” allows readers to explore the world of strong female characters, technologically advanced swords and uncanny skateboarding. The comic will debut at…
Examine history to understand the changes of culture
Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion is an informative, thought-provoking exhibit on display at the Oregon Historical Society until June 1. This is a multi-medium exhibit which includes videos, artifacts, maps, photographs and…